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YJ15 VVM

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 VVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 56,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,724 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YJ15 VVM is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 51,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ15 VVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ15 VVM?

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What year was YJ15 VVM registered?

YJ15 VVM is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is YJ15 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 VVM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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